Curio rowleyanus (Senecio rowleyanus)

Description

Senecio rowleyanus is a creeping succulent vine, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. Recognised by its distinct round plump leaves, which have earned it the name string-of-pearls or string-of-beads, it can form a dense carpet of green pea-like leaves along the ground. Its stems can reach just under a metre in length.

WATERING

In summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. A/W allow soil to dry 100% – water sparingly (every two months). In spring gradually increase watering – depending on temperature and light exposure.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Full sun.

REPOTTING

Repot every 2-3 years using cactus and succulent potting mix with added drainage medium like horticultural sand, grit, or pumice.

FEED

Use a cactus feed from March – November every other time you water.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant supplied in plastic nursery pot.